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Iran, US hold second round of high-stakes nuclear talks in Rome
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The United States and Iran on Saturday resumed high-stakes talks on Tehran's nuclear programme, a week after an initial …
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Afghan FM tells Pakistan's top diplomat deportations are 'disappointment'
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Afghanistan's foreign minister expressed "deep concern and disappointment" to his Pakistani counterpart on Saturday over …
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Mob beats to death man from persecuted Pakistan minority
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A mob beat to death a member of Pakistan's persecuted Ahmadiyya minority on Friday after hundreds of radical Islamists …
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Iran, US to hold second round of high-stakes nuclear talks in Rome
AFP - 3h ago
The United States and Iran are set to resume high-stakes talks Saturday on Tehran's nuclear programme, a week after an …
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Pakistan foreign minister arrives in Kabul as Afghan deportations rise
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Pakistan's foreign minister arrived Saturday in Afghanistan to meet Taliban officials after his country expelled more …
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Trump warns US could ditch Ukraine talks if no progress
Apr 18 2025
US President Donald Trump warned Thursday that Washington would "take a pass" on talks to end the Ukraine war within …
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80 killed in deadliest US attack on Yemen, Huthis say
Apr 18 2025
US strikes on a Yemeni fuel port killed at least 80 people, Huthi rebels said Friday, in the deadliest attack of …
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Vance meets Italy's Meloni before Easter at the Vatican
Apr 18 2025
US Vice President JD Vance on Friday met Italy's Giorgia Meloni in Rome and later prayed at the Vatican during an Easter …
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74 killed in deadliest US attack on Yemen, Huthis say
Apr 18 2025
US strikes on a Yemeni fuel port killed at least 74 people, Huthi rebels said Friday, in the deadliest attack of …
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Client brain-dead after Paris cryotherapy session goes wrong
Apr 18 2025
A woman injured during a fatal cryotherapy session at a gym in France's capital earlier this week is now brain-dead, the …
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US officials split on Ukraine truce prospects
Apr 18 2025
Top US officials gave mixed signals about the prospect of a Ukraine ceasefire on Friday, bringing uncertainty to the …
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Vance meets Meloni in Rome before Easter at the Vatican
Apr 18 2025
US Vice President JD Vance met with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Rome on Friday, ahead of celebrating Easter …
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US threatens to withdraw from Ukraine talks if no progress
Apr 18 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that Washington could soon exit efforts to reach a Ukraine ceasefire if it …
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Russia says Ukraine energy truce over, US mulls peace talks exit
Apr 18 2025
Russia said Friday that a 30-day pause on Ukrainian energy site strikes has expired, a step away from peace just as …
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58 killed in deadliest US strike on Yemen, Huthis say
Apr 18 2025
US strikes on a Yemeni fuel port killed at least 58 people, Huthi rebels said Friday, in the deadliest attack of …
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Russia rains missiles on Ukraine as US mulls ending truce efforts
Apr 18 2025
Russia fired a fresh volley of missiles and drones at Ukraine overnight, wounding dozens of people, Kyiv said Friday, as …
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'War has taken everything': AFP reporter returns home to Khartoum
Apr 18 2025
It had been nearly two years since AFP journalist Abdelmoneim Abu Idris Ali set foot in his home in war-torn Khartoum, …
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'Defend ourselves': Refugee girls in Kenya find strength in taekwondo
Apr 18 2025
Along one of the many dirt tracks leading into Kenya's Kakuma refugee camp there is a large hidden compound, where …
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France hails 'positive process' as Europe, US discuss Ukraine ceasefire
Apr 18 2025
France said talks Thursday between top US and European officials on the war in Ukraine had launched a "positive …
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Chinese vent anger at Trump's trade war with memes, mockery
Apr 18 2025
While China's leaders use their economic and political might to fight Donald Trump's trade war "to the end", its army of …
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Mongolian LGBTQ youth fight for recognition through music, comedy
Apr 18 2025
Mongolian influencer Anudari Daarya looks effortlessly glamorous and carefree in her social media posts -- but the …
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Under fire at debate, Canada PM Carney tries to focus on Trump
Apr 18 2025
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney faced sustained attacks from his Conservative rival at an election debate Thursday, …
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Disappointed Dortmund chase consistency with Europe at stake
Apr 18 2025
Champions League finalists less than a year ago, Borussia Dortmund host Borussia Moenchengladbach in the Bundesliga on …
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Liverpool poised for Premier League coronation, Leicester, Ipswich for relegation
Apr 18 2025
Liverpool could seal the Premier League on Sunday should the runaway leaders condemn Leicester to relegation and Arsenal …
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India's elephant warning system tackles deadly conflict
Apr 18 2025
In central India's dry forests, community trackers hunt for signs of elephants to feed into an alert system that is …
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Trump and Italy's Meloni talk up EU tariff deal hopes
Apr 18 2025
Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni hit an optimistic note about a possible US-EU tariffs deal Thursday as the far-right …
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Trump insists he could fire independent Fed Chair Powell
Apr 18 2025
US President Donald Trump on Thursday insisted that he could force out the head of the independent Federal Reserve, …
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Google has illegal monopoly in ad tech, US judge rules
Apr 18 2025
A US judge on Thursday ruled that Google illegally wielded monopoly power in the online ad technology market, in a legal …
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CAF crackdown after trouble in African club matches
Apr 18 2025
Esperance of Tunisia, Mamelodi Sundowns of South Africa and Mouloudia Alger of Algeria were the clubs hardest hit …
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Hamas signals rejection of Israel's latest truce proposal
Apr 18 2025
Hamas on Thursday signalled its rejection of Israel's latest truce proposal and called for a "comprehensive" deal to end …
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Members of UK Jewish group launch broadside on Gaza war
Apr 18 2025
Members of the largest organisation representing British Jews have said Thursday they can no longer "turn a blind eye" …
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Man Utd buy time to make miserable season 'special', says Amorim
Apr 18 2025
Manchester United can turn a miserable season into a memorable one, Ruben Amorim said Thursday after watching his Red …
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Spring snow storm wreaks deadly havoc in the Alps
Apr 18 2025
More than a metre (3.3 feet) of snow fell in a few hours in the Alps as a rare spring storm left at least one dead and …
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Trump talks up EU tariff deal as Italy's Meloni visits
Apr 17 2025
US President Donald Trump said he would "100 percent" reach a tariffs deal with the European Union as Italian Prime …
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UN nuclear chief says Iran, US running out of time to secure deal
Apr 17 2025
UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said Thursday that Iran and the United States were running out of time to secure …
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US judge rules against Google in online ad tech antitrust case
Apr 17 2025
A US judge on Thursday ruled that Google illegally wielded monopoly power in the online ad technology market, in a legal …
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Macron praises US-European-Ukraine talks as 'important occasion for convergence'
Apr 17 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday hailed rare talks involving top US, European and Ukrainian officials as a …
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Italy's Meloni, Trump talk up EU trade deal hopes
Apr 17 2025
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and US President Donald Trump talked up the chances of cutting a tariff deal for …
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Where are all the aliens?: Fermi's Paradox explained
Apr 17 2025
Astronomers raised hopes that humanity might not be alone in the universe by announcing on Thursday they have detected …
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Italy's Meloni seeks EU tariff deal from Trump
Apr 17 2025
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will meet Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, hoping a personal charm …
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Kyiv's Europe allies seek influence with US in Paris talks
Apr 17 2025
Key allies of Kyiv kicked off a day of meetings with top US officials in Paris on Thursday, as Europeans seek to promote …
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Rubio in Paris to meet Macron on Ukraine war
Apr 17 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in Paris on Thursday to meet French President Emmanuel Macron about crafting a …
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Anger as China club plays hours after striker Boupendza's death
Apr 17 2025
Football fans in China were outraged by Zhejiang FC's decision to go ahead with a league match hours after the death of …
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UN nuclear chief in Tehran ahead of fresh Iran-US talks
Apr 17 2025
UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi met the head of Iran's atomic energy agency, Mohammad Eslami, on Thursday ahead …
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Macron to hold Ukraine war talks with Rubio, Witkoff in Paris
Apr 17 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron was set to meet in Paris Thursday with America's top diplomat about crafting a Ukraine …
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Trump says 'joke' Harvard should be stripped of funds
Apr 17 2025
US President Donald Trump called Harvard a "joke" Wednesday and said it should lose its government research contracts …
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Spanish youth keep vibrant Holy Week processions alive
Apr 17 2025
Clad in a traditional white tunic and purple sash, four-year-old Thiago could barely contain his excitement before …
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Sweden turns up Eurovision heat with wacky sauna song
Apr 17 2025
Sweden is getting up a head of steam for what could be a record number of Eurovision wins this year with a humorous …
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F1 on Jeddah's streets - talking points ahead of the Saudi Arabian GP
Apr 17 2025
This weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is the final leg of the first 'triple header' of the season.
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UN watchdog chief says Iran 'not far' from nuclear bomb
Apr 17 2025
The UN nuclear watchdog's chief Rafael Grossi warned that Iran was "not far" from possessing a nuclear bomb, shortly …
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Nigerian mixed-faith families sense danger as violence flares
Apr 17 2025
When the news came through of yet another massacre in the countryside in Nigeria's volatile Plateau state, local …
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Unease grows over Trump tariffs despite 'progress' in Japan trade talks
Apr 17 2025
Uncertainty over Donald Trump's tariff blitz mounted Thursday after the Fed chief warned of rising prices and …
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No room for sentiment as Hinault returns to site of world title glory
Apr 17 2025
French cycling legend Bernard Hinault is licking his lips at the prospect of current superstars Tadej Pogacar and …
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Rugby Australia hits out at French clubs poaching young talent
Apr 17 2025
Australia has complained to World Rugby about cashed-up French clubs "poaching" teenage talent, with chairman Daniel …
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Trump admin proposes redefining 'harm' to endangered animals
Apr 17 2025
The Trump administration aims to remove degradation of habitat from its definition of "harm" to endangered species, …
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Putin praises Musk, compares him to Soviet space hero
Apr 17 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Elon Musk on Wednesday, telling university students he was a pioneer comparable …
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CONCACAF chief rejects 64-team World Cup plan for 2030
Apr 17 2025
The South American proposal for the 2030 World Cup to feature 64 teams has received a serious blow with CONCACAF …
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Trump tariffs provoke growing economic uncertainty
Apr 17 2025
Concern over the economic fallout from US President Donald Trump's global tariffs mounted Wednesday, with Fed Chair …
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Arsenal oust holders Real Madrid to reach Champions League semis
Apr 17 2025
Arsenal staved off Champions League holders Real Madrid's superstars and rich history of unlikely comebacks to snatch a …
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Rubio to meet French leaders for talks on Ukraine
Apr 17 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet French leaders in Paris on Thursday to discuss the war in Ukraine, his …
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'No problem' if Real Madrid replace me: Ancelotti
Apr 17 2025
Carlo Ancelotti accepted Real Madrid may look to replace him as coach after Arsenal knocked out the Champions League …
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Webb spots strongest 'hints' yet of life on distant planet
Apr 17 2025
Astronomers announced Thursday that they had detected the most promising "hints" of potential life on a planet beyond …
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Israel says 30 percent of Gaza turned into buffer zone
Apr 16 2025
Israel announced Wednesday it had converted 30 percent of Gaza into a buffer zone as it pressed its unrelenting …
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Zelensky says 'good progress' in minerals talks with US
Apr 16 2025
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday negotiators were making "good progress" with the United States …
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Trump touts trade talks, China calls out tariff 'blackmail'
Apr 16 2025
US President Donald Trump touted tariff negotiations with Japan on Wednesday while China angrily accused Washington of …
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Macron to meet Rubio, Witkoff amid transatlantic tensions
Apr 16 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron will on Thursday meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US envoy Steve …
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The Trump adviser who wants to rewrite the global financial system
Apr 16 2025
One of the architects of US President Donald Trump's tariff blitz has advocated a shake-up of the global trade and …
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Rubio headed to Paris for Ukraine war talks
Apr 16 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was headed Wednesday to Paris for talks on ending the war in Ukraine, his office said.
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China tells Trump to 'stop threatening and blackmailing'
Apr 16 2025
China told Washington on Wednesday to "stop threatening and blackmailing" after US President Donald Trump said it was up …
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Kyiv signals 'significant progress' in minerals talks with US
Apr 16 2025
Kyiv said Wednesday that it had made progress in long-running and fraught talks with Washington over a minerals deal …
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UK top court rules definition of 'woman' based on sex at birth
Apr 16 2025
Britain's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the legal definition of a "woman" is based on a person's sex at birth, a …
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WHO countries strike landmark agreement on tackling future pandemics
Apr 16 2025
Years of negotiations culminated early Wednesday with countries agreeing the text of a landmark accord on how to tackle …
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UK top court rules definition of 'a woman' based on sex at birth
Apr 16 2025
Britain's Supreme Court ruled Wednesday the legal definition of a "woman" is based on a person's sex at birth, a …
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Troubled Red Bull search for path back to fast lane
Apr 16 2025
Ailing Red Bull arrive on the Red Sea for this weekend's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah desperate to prevent their …
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Europe seeks to break its US tech addiction
Apr 16 2025
With President Donald Trump more unpredictable than ever and transatlantic ties reaching new lows, calls are growing …
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Kerr salutes Harvard defiance over Trump after Warriors win
Apr 16 2025
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr rallied to the support of Harvard University on Wednesday, praising the US …
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'La bolita,' Cuban lottery offering hope in tough times
Apr 16 2025
Every day, as he has done for 20 years, Carlos makes the rounds collecting bets in central Havana for "la bolita" -- a …
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Vespa love affair: Indonesians turn vintage scooters electric
Apr 16 2025
When Indonesian executive Heret Frasthio takes his antique 1957 VL Vespa for a ride, its white paint peeling off, the …
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Trump says ball in China's court on tariffs
Apr 16 2025
Donald Trump believes it is up to China to come to the negotiating table on trade, the White House said Tuesday, after …
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UK's top court to rule on how to define a 'woman'
Apr 16 2025
Britain's highest court will hand down a landmark ruling Wednesday on the definition of a "woman", weighing in on a …
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WHO countries reach landmark agreement on tackling future pandemics
Apr 16 2025
Years of negotiations culminated early Wednesday with countries agreeing the text of a landmark accord on how to tackle …
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Onana faces date with destiny as Man Utd chase Lyon win
Apr 16 2025
Andre Onana faces a potentially make-or-break match for his Manchester United career against Lyon in the Europa League …
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Paramilitaries declare rival government as Sudan war hits two-year mark
Apr 16 2025
Two years into a war that has left tens of thousands dead, Sudan's RSF paramilitary force on Tuesday announced its own …
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'Toxic beauty': Rise of 'looksmaxxing' influencers
Apr 16 2025
Hankering for a chiseled jawline, a male TikTok influencer strikes his cheekbones with a hammer -- highlighting the rise …
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Trump ramps up conflict against defiant Harvard
Apr 16 2025
President Donald Trump escalated his war against elite US universities Tuesday with a threat to strip Harvard's …
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Boeing faces fresh crisis with US-China trade war
Apr 16 2025
US aviation giant Boeing, fresh off a crippling labor dispute and quality control crisis, has now found itself drawn …
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Wine consumption falls heavily into the red
Apr 16 2025
Worldwide consumption of wine fell in 2024 to its lowest level in more than 60 years, the main trade body said Tuesday, …
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Emery targets 'next step' for Aston Villa after Champions League heroics
Apr 16 2025
Unai Emery believes there is more to come from Aston Villa as they exited the Champions League with pride after a …
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Nvidia expects $5.5 bn hit as US targets chips sent to China
Apr 16 2025
Nvidia on Tuesday notified regulators that it expects a $5.5 billion hit this quarter due to a new US licensing …
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Trump showdown with courts in spotlight at migrant hearing
Apr 15 2025
US President Donald Trump's showdown with the judicial system came into the spotlight Tuesday as a judge grilled his …
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Paramilitaries declare rival government as Sudan war enters third year
Apr 15 2025
Two years into a war that has left tens of thousands dead, Sudan's paramilitary force on announced its own government to …
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Sudan paramilitary chief declares rival government two years into war
Apr 15 2025
Sudan's paramilitary declared on Tuesday the establishment of government rivalling the army-backed administration, two …
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French prisons hit by mystery arson and gunfire attacks
Apr 15 2025
A wave of coordinated attacks have hit prisons across France, with unknown assailants torching cars outside several …
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'Unprecedented' Europe raids net 200 arrests, drugs haul
Apr 15 2025
Police staged "unprecedented" raids against four organised crime groups on Tuesday, arresting more than 200 people in …
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Sudan marks two years of war with no end in sight
Apr 15 2025
Sudan on Tuesday marked two years of a war that has killed tens of thousands, displaced 13 million and triggered the …
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China's Xi begins Malaysia visit in shadow of Trump tariffs
Apr 15 2025
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Malaysia on Tuesday for a highly anticipated state visit that comes as Beijing …
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Pandemic treaty talks inch towards deal
Apr 15 2025
Countries hoping to end more than three years of negotiations on battling future pandemics met for talks on Tuesday, …
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Harvard sees $2.2bn funding freeze after defying Trump
Apr 15 2025
Elite US university Harvard was hit with a $2.2 billion federal funding freeze on Monday after rejecting a list of …
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China accuses US spies of Asian Winter Games cyberattacks
Apr 15 2025
Chinese security officials said Tuesday they had implicated three US "secret agents" in cyberattacks during February's …
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Danish brewer adds AI 'colleagues' to human team
Apr 15 2025
They have names, faces and email addresses, but the five new colleagues at Denmark's Royal Unibrew only exist in the …
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Mbappe leading Real Madrid comeback charge against Arsenal
Apr 15 2025
Kylian Mbappe joined Real Madrid in search of Champions League glory, hoping to be on the right side of exactly the kind …
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Xi's Vietnam trip aiming to 'screw' US, says Trump
Apr 15 2025
China's President Xi Jinping paid tribute to Vietnam's late revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh on Tuesday, his last day of …
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